On March 25th, 1911 a fire broke out in New York City’s Asch Building, which housed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Due to the locking of doors during work hours, cramped hallways, and very few exits, numerous lives were lost trying to escape the building. In total, 146 deaths occurred, mostly of female garment workers as young as 14.

This tragic event ignited something in the public eye. Suddenly there was a spotlight highlighting issues with the current labor and safety laws as well as a growing sentiment that something needed to change. From this outrage, the New York legislature formed a committee set on implementing new laws to prevent future workplace tragedies. Delegates will get the opportunity to take on roles such as survivors, worker rights activists, firefighters, and New York politicians; and are tasked with coming to a consensus on what should be done.